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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.48, 272.24 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.48, 272.24 and 147.53 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.48 : 272.24 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.48/272.24 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.48x = 272.24 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.48x = 40,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,163.57/181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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